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Unless someone close to you has served, Veterans Day can sometimes end up being about a day off and department store sales with maybe a moment or two devoted to thinking about veterans.Which is kind of crazy. Where would we be without the brave folks who fought for us in World Wars I and II and every conflict thereafter? The answer can be chilling.

Unless someone close to you has served, Veterans Day can sometimes end up being about a day off and department store sales with maybe a moment or two devoted to thinking about veterans.Which is kind of crazy. Where would we be without the brave folks who fought for us in World Wars I and II and every conflict thereafter? The answer can be chilling.

Many people become managers, but that doesn’t mean they should be managers.

I’m not talking about not having “what it takes.” Even if you’re adequately prepared, so much about management has to be learned on the fly and everyone makes mistakes. I’m talking about whether management is right for you.

Many people become managers, but that doesn’t mean they should be managers.

I’m not talking about not having “what it takes.” Even if you’re adequately prepared, so much about management has to be learned on the fly and everyone makes mistakes. I’m talking about whether management is right for you.

In a recent WSJ op-ed piece, Rorke Denver, a Navy Seal Commander, wrote an interesting piece about Chris Kyle, the American Sniper. Mr. Denver, while not agreeing with his statement, defended Michael Moore’s first amendment right to say what he said.

In a recent WSJ op-ed piece, Rorke Denver, a Navy Seal Commander, wrote an interesting piece about Chris Kyle, the American Sniper. Mr. Denver, while not agreeing with his statement, defended Michael Moore’s first amendment right to say what he said.

Is it just me, or is really bad leadership becoming more commonplace? This week, Roger Goodell, the NFL commissioner seems to be the latest example of leadership “don’ts”. Earlier this year, we saw Mike Jeffries, CEO of Abercrombie stripped of his Chairman title for making controversial statements. So what traits lead to bad leadership?

Is it just me, or is really bad leadership becoming more commonplace? This week, Roger Goodell, the NFL commissioner seems to be the latest example of leadership “don’ts”. Earlier this year, we saw Mike Jeffries, CEO of Abercrombie stripped of his Chairman title for making controversial statements. So what traits lead to bad leadership?

Along with millions of people around the globe, I was deeply saddened by the passing of Joan Rivers. She brought the kind of humor I think we could all use a little more of right now. She was ground breaking, gutsy and inspired others. So despite her critics, Joan led her life the way a great leader should by:

Along with millions of people around the globe, I was deeply saddened by the passing of Joan Rivers. She brought the kind of humor I think we could all use a little more of right now. She was ground breaking, gutsy and inspired others. So despite her critics, Joan led her life the way a great leader should by:

Who wouldn’t? How great to be in the company of the likes of Google, Twitter, Southwest, Proctor & Gamble and 21 others who seem to make the list every year in Glassdoor's annual survey. So what do these companies have in common that make their employees love to come to work?

1. Core values. Values that permeate every fiber of the company and not just a mission statement or a list that’s put in the annual personnel handbook.

Who wouldn’t? How great to be in the company of the likes of Google, Twitter, Southwest, Proctor & Gamble and 21 others who seem to make the list every year in Glassdoor's annual survey. So what do these companies have in common that make their employees love to come to work?

1. Core values. Values that permeate every fiber of the company and not just a mission statement or a list that’s put in the annual personnel handbook.